Need info about wine!

[stevebody]

Cat,

Whew! RUN to your local Barnes & Noble or Borders and buy a copy of "Wine For Dummies". It's fun to read, amazingly informative and covers most every type of wine and region you'll ever need to know about.

After that, RUN to a good local wine shop and strike up a friendship with the clerk the other clerks go to with questions. Be prepared to spend some small $$$ on bottles and try them with a good friend, talking about what you're tasting in the wine and comparing notes with "WFD".

Next, GO to any and all tastings listed in your local newspaper. They're usually always free and you'll get to try a whole lot of different stuff for FREE! Ask questions. Keep your ears open and your mouth shut. Wine is a huge subject. There is no shortcut. Experience and a good "guru" will do it but it's gonna take a while. At the restaurant, remember NEVER to BS anyone about wine. There are a lot of folks out there who know their wine and your little white lie will instantly reveal you as a fake. If you don't know something, just say, "Gee, I don't know the answer but I'll go ask." Your honesty will be refreshing.

Good Luck! Visit this forum with specific questions. The folks who participate here are sharp, knowledgeable, and non-judgemental.